Bilbaogía May-June 2016

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MAY路JUNE 2016

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1 Archaeological Museum of

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2 Athletic Club Museum

(closed for works)

3 Museum of Fine Arts 4 Benedict Museum Bilbao 5 Diocesan Museum of

Sacred Art

2 6 Euskararen Etxea

11 Bullfighting Museum

7 Guggenheim Bilbao

12 Basque Museum

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8 B ilbao Maritime Museum 9 Museum of Passages 10 B ilbao Museum

Reproductions

13 Azkuna Zentroa 14 E uskalduna Conference

Centre and Concert Hall

15 Rekalde Exhibition Space

espacios de interĂŠs Gastronomy (see pages 50-55) Shopping (see pages 44-45) Night (see pages 58-59)

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GREETING 3

Juan Mari Aburto The mayor of Bilbao

Running is now a part of Bilbao, and it’s quite normal to see people doing the activity in its different urban spaces. What’s more, the public races organised bring together over 10,000 people. These aren’t overwhelming figures quite yet but the latest study by the sports shoe brand Brooks assures us that in five or six years we could be seeing 30,000 runners taking part in this type of test. Bilbao and the northern area are at 35% of their true capacity for runners, which means that here this boom has only just begun, and you really can tell.

Further information on pages 30-35.

COVER EDIT: Bilbao Turismo - Navarra, 5 - 1º Tel. 94 479 57 60 Fax. 94 479 57 61 www.bilbao.net/bilbaoturismo/ editorial staff: María Arana Translations: Hori-Hori and Ofilingua Design and layout: Servicios Redaccionales Bilbainos, S. L. (SRB)

Bilbao is a city open to the world with a strong personality and deep historical and cultural roots. It welcomes visitors with hospitality and professionalism, offering an extremely rich source of cultural, culinary and leisure options to suit all tastes.

From the medieval heart of the city to the avant-garde architecture of Isozaki Atea and the Guggenheim Museum, Bilbao is a living example of tolerance and human development, and one of the main gateways to the vast historical and natural heritage of Bizkaia and Euskadi-Basque Country.

I hope you enjoy your 'Bilbao experience'.

photograph: Vicente Paredes photo provided: Guggenheim Bilbao Museum, Fine Arts of Bilbao Museum, Arriaga Theatre, Euskalduna Conference centre and Concert Hall and Diario El Correo, S. A. Publicity: Tel. 94 428 72 14 Print: mccgraphics

ISSN: 1138-2732 Bilbao Guide is an informative publication for visitors to Bilbao.

Distribution: Tourist Information, Trade Fair, hotels, airport, bus and train terminals.

4 index Calendar ...............................................................................................................6-7 Art Bilbao Guggenheim Museum......................................................................8-9 Bilbao Fine Arts Museum..............................................................................10-11 Museums.................................................................................................................. 12-14

spaces of interest................................................................................. 16-17 performance................................................................................................18-27 fairs and conventions...................................................................28-29 cover....................................................................................................................30-35 knowing bizkaia.................................................................................. 36-39 shopping MAC&Co................................................................................................................40-41 Teresa Busto....................................................................................................... 42-43 Shopping guide................................................................................................44-45

gastronomy El Puertito.............................................................................................................46-47 La Camelia Vegan Bar.................................................................................48-49 Gastronomy guide.........................................................................................50-55

night La Cumbancha................................................................................................. 56-57 Night Guide.........................................................................................................58-59

sports ............................................................................................................... 60-63 useful information ........................................................................64-65 maps......................................................................................................................66-68

Bilbao TURISMO Oficina de Turismo

Plaza Circular, 1. / Alameda Mazarredo, 66.  94 479 57 60 informacion@bilbaoturismo.bilbao.net

GauZuria La noche Blanca Bilbon, 2016ko ekainaren 18an Bilbao, 18 de junio de 2016

3 “Euskadi Basque Country” Marka

Euskadi-Basque Country marka honako merkatu hauetara zuzendutako ekintzetan edo euskarrietan erabiliko da: ESTATUKO MERKATUAN, baina NAZIOARTEKO ERAGINAREKIN edo IKUSGARRITASUNAREKIN.

3.1 Bertsio positiboa lerro baten

3.2 Bertsio positiboa bi lerrotan

3 Marca “Euskadi Basque Countr

La marca Euskadi-Basque Country se empleará cuando se use en acciones o soportes dirigidos al MERCADO ESTATAL pero que tengan REPERCUSIÓN o VISIBILIDAD INTERNACIONAL.

3.1 Versión positiva en una línea

3.2 Versión positiva en dos líneas

6 calendar

'Powder her face'.

Runnity Xtreme Urban Race.

May: The Guggenheim Museum is presenting an exhibition on the work ‘Shadows’, by Andy Warhol. This monumental project is made up of 102 canvases. (Page 8)

6 may: ● The Arriaga Theatre is the setting for the very first performance of ‘Powder Her Face’, an opera based on a scandalous event which took place in England during the 60s, when the tabloid press made the promiscuous sex life of the Duchess of Argyll public.

(Page 18) ● Concert by Malú, the singer from

Madrid, in the Bilbao Arena as part of her ‘Chaos Tour’. (Page 23)

7 may: First ‘Runnity Xtreme Urban Race’, a 100% urban obstacle race. It involves a 9 kilometre route around the ría or estuary, with 25 obstacles such as stairs with weights, rope pyramids, assault walls, castles, balance tests and collision nets in the 2 water obstacles programmed.

(Page 30-35)

14 may: First performance of Gioachino

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Malú.

Scorpions.

Rossini's ‘Il Barbiere di Siviglia’, as part of the opera season organised by the ABAO (Bilbao Friends of the Opera Association).

(Page 20)

30 may: The BEC (Bilbao Exhibition Centre) hosts the 29th edition of the Spanish Machine Tool Biennial (Page 29)

7 june: The Fine Arts Museum presents the exhibition 50 years of hyperrealist sculpture (1973-2016), a fantastic collection that includes some 30

pieces from 19 international artists.

(Page 11)

23 june: Concert by the singer and presenter Bertín Osborne on his ‘Crooner’ tour.

He is presenting songs from his new album, and revisiting other successes of his career. (Page 26)

30 june: The Bilbao Arena is the venue for the concert by the mythical German hard rock and heavy metal band, Scorpions, who are celebrating 50 years in the business with a tour.

(Page 27)

8 guggenheim museum  Abandoibarra, 2  94 435 90 00. www.guggenheim-bilbao.es

Further information on opening hours, entrance price and other services on pages 12-13.

Andy Warhol

Andy Warhol. (Shadows, 1978-79)

The museum is hosting an exhibition on the work ‘Shadows’, by Andy Warhol. This monumental project, completed by the artist in 1978, is made up of 102 canvasses, defined

by Warhol's distinctive palette. The

surfaces of these works were painted with a sponge mop, alternating the positive and negative of the ‘shadows’.

Until 2 October.

Louise Bourgeois The Guggenheim Museum Bilbao presents the first exhibition focused exclusively on Cells, a series of works that the French-American sculptress Louise Bourgeois (19112010) began in the 1980s and continued to work on up to the end of her career. These evocative spaces that prevent us from penetrating their interior whilst inviting us to approach, deal with the pleasure of ‘voyeurism’ and the emotion of watching and being watched.

Until 4 September.

Louise Bourgeois. (Spider), 1997

guggenheim museum 9 The Paris School

Pablo Picasso. Le Moulin de la Galette, 1900

Under the title City panoramas: the Paris School, 1900-1945, the Guggenheim Museum presents an exhibition that takes in several masterpieces from the Solomon R. Guggenheim Foundation Collection, including a number of the most important paintings and sculptures produced in the last

century, which continue to have an impact. The journey commences at the beginning of the 20th century, when Paris had become an avantgarde capital, running up World War II.

Until 23 October.

Film & Video Room This part of the Museum, permanently dedicated to video art and the moving image, presents ‘The Annunciation’ (Marian Ilmestys, 2010), the work of Eija-Liisa Ahtila from Finland, which constructs and re-enacts one of the central motifs of Christian iconography through moving image. The piece is made up of material produced during the preparations for filming and

a modern reconstruction of the biblical event.

From 12 May.

10 museum of fine arts  Plaza del Museo, 2  94 439 60 60 www.museobilbao.com

Further information on opening hours, ticket prices and other services on page 12.

The Divine Morales Organised in collaboration with the Prado National Museum and the National Art Museum of Catalonia, this exhibition looks in depth at the work of Luis Morales (1510/1511-1586), one of the key leading figures in Spanish Renaissance painting and one of the most original and recognisable artists of the second half of the 16th century.

The exhibition displays 22 works belonging to the Prado Museum's collection and another 32 from national and international museums, private collectors and religious institutions.

Until 16 May.

Luis de Morales. Cristo, Varón de Dolores, 1566.

Susana Talayero Under the title ‘Susana Talayero.

Crónica Inquieta (1987-2016)’ (Susana Talayero, A Restless Chronicle 1987-2016), the Museum of Fine Arts charts 30 years of work of this artist from Bilbao, linked to the transavantgarde style and informalism. The exhibition takes in 120 works, mainly paintings, spanning from the end of the 1980s to the present day.

Until 6 June.

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Hyperrealist Sculpture Under the title 50 years of hyperrealist sculpture (1973-2016), the Museum of Fine Arts is organising a major exhibition that includes 30 sculptures and 19 international artists.

The exhibition, which afterwards will

travel to other European museums, has been organised by the Institute for Cultural Exchange of Tubinga, Germany.

From 7 June.

guest piece The purpose of this section, sponsored by the Banco Santander Foundation, is to bring the public closer to singular works from other museums and collections. Thus, up until 30 May, ‘The villager of Bakio’, by Adolfo Guiard, can be viewed. This work belongs to a private collection in California, USA.

12 museums

Benedict Archaeological Experience the live history of Biscay, with a chronological tour that runs from prehistoric times to the modern age.

Opening times: Tuesday through Saturday: 10.00 am to 2.00 pm and 4.00 pm to 7.30 pm; Sundays and holidays: 10.30 am to 2.00 pm. Closed Mondays. Prices: General admission, 3€; reduced admission (26 and younger, retirees, 65 and older, people with disabilities, unemployed, and groups of 10 or more people), 1,5€; school groups, 1€ per student; children under 12, free.

Friday is the Day of the Museum, with free general admission. Guided tours, 10€ per group added.

Calzadas de Mallona, 2  94 404 09 90 www.euskalmuseoak.com

ATHLETIC CLUB

(Closed for works)

Painting and sculpture of contemporary life.

Opening Times: Every day from 10.00 am to 8.00 pm. Free. To request an appointment.

Iparraguirre, 55  607 38 94 25 www.museo-benedicto.net contacto@museo-benedicto.net

Diocesan of Sacred Art This museum exhibits works related to the religious art of Biscay, religious works presented in silver; sacred vestments (from the 15th to the 20th Century); paintings, alabaster art work, ceramic and leather from the Romanesque period. Opening Times: From Tuesday to Saturday, from 10.30 am to 1.30 pm and 4.00 pm to 7.00 pm; Sundays and Public Holidays, from 10.30 am to 1.30 pm; Mondays, closed.

Prices: Adults, 2€; old age pensioners, students and under 18s, 1€; groups, 6€.

Tuesday, free.

Plaza de la Encarnación, 9-B  94 432 01 25 www.eleizmuseoa.com

San Mamés Barria Stadium  94 679 02 55

www.athletic-club.net

Guggenheim BILBAO

It holds three main collections: Ancient Art, Contemporary Art and Basque Art. Opening Times: Wednesday through Monday, from 10 am to 8 pm. Tuesday: closed. Prices: 7€, individual pass; 5€ for groups of students, unemployed and elderly; Under 12 years and Wednesday, free. Guide reservations  94 439 61 37 Groups admission,  94 439 61 41 Monday to Friday, 8.00 am to 3.00 pm.

This museum has its own collection of exhibits that includes works covering a wide spectrum of modern and contemporary art from the beginning of the century. Opening Times: Tuesday to Sunday, from 10.00 am to 8.00 pm. Prices: 13€ for an individual pass; 11€ for groups; 7,50€ for students and old age pensioners; children under 12, free.

These admittance charges are subject to alterations, depending on special exhibitions.

Guide reservations,  94 435 90 90. Groups admission,  94 435 90 23. Monday to Friday, from 9.00 am to 2.00 pm.

Plaza del Museo, 2  94 439 60 60

Avenida Abandoibarra, 2.  94 435 90 80

www.museobilbao.com

www.guggenheim-bilbao.es

Fine Arts

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Maritime The docks surrounding the museum house several restored ships, as well as other Historical Heritage objects.

Opening Times: Closed on Mondays.

Prices: Standard adult rate, 6€; pensioners, students, people with disabilities, desemployers and groups rate, 3,5€; and children under 6, free.

Muelle Ramón de la Sota, 1

Passages of Easter Week It gathers testimonies related to Easter Week. Opening Times: Tuesday to Saturday, from 11.00 am to 1.00 pm and from 5.00 pm to 7.30 pm; Saturdays, from 11.00 am to 2.00 pm and from 5.00 pm to 8.00 pm; Sundays, from 11.00 am to 2.00 pm. The museum will be closed on Mondays. Prices: Individual ticket, 2€; free for people over 65 and children up to 10 years of age; groups, 1€.

 94 608 55 00

Iturribide, 3-1º  94 415 04 33

www.museomaritimobilbao.org

www.museodepasosbilbao.com

euskararen etxea La Casa del Euskera / Euskararen Etxea is a centre specialising in Euskera, the Basque language.

Hence its doors are open to all those who are interested in knowing everything to do with this thousand-year-old language.

It shows the most curious, peculiar and surprising features of Euskera in an attractive way using up-to-date technologies: Touch screens, videos, maps, etc. Visitors can take the tour in Spanish, Euskera, English and French.

La Casa del Euskera Lehendakari Aguirre, 148-150  94 402 80 81 www.azkuefundazioa.org

14 museums Museum Reproductions The collection includes exact replicas of works as renowned as the Winged Victory of Samothrace, the Venus de Milo, the Lorenzo de Medici and Michelangelo’s Moses. Opening Times: Tuesday through Saturday, 10.00 am to 1.30 pm and 4.00 pm to 7.00 pm; Sundays, 10.00 am to 2.00 pm; Closed Mondays and Holidays. Prices: Adults, 3€; Students and Groups over 10 people, 1,50€; senior citizens, teachers and children under 10, free. Thursdays, free to the General Public.

San Francisco, 14.  94 679 02 55 www.museoreproduccionesbilbao.org

Bullfighting Outstanding gra­phic documents, bullfighting outfits and tools and a collection of posters from the different bullfights held in the city. Opening Times: From 10.30 am to 1.30 pm and from 4.00 pm to 6.00 pm, from Monday to

Thursday. Fridays: From 10.30 am to 1.30 pm. Price: 3€. Guided Tours for groups and individuals.

Plaza de Toros Vista Alegre, s/n  94 444 86 98 www.plazatorosbilbao.com

basque The Basque Museum has accumulated a heritage throughout its almost 100 years of activity, with over 20,000 objects, which illustrate and reflect the different aspects that define the lifestyle and everyday activities of the Basque people.

Opening Times for the permanent exhibition: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, from 10.00 am to 7.00 pm; Saturdays, from 10.00 am to 1.30 pm and from 4.00 pm to 7.00 pm; Sundays, from 10.00 am to 2.00 pm; Tuesday and Public Holidays, closed. Prices: Individual pass, 3€; groups, 1,50€; old age pensioners and children under 10, free entrance.

Plaza Miguel de Unamuno, 4  94 415 54 23 www.euskal-museoa.org

bilbao art district Bilbao Art District takes in the area between the Maritime Museum, the Albia Gardens, Colón de Larreátegui and Abandoibarra Avenue. This whole area is home to the city’s most important art galleries, the Guggenheim Museum, the Fine Arts Museum and the Sala Rekalde, together with restoration and framing

workshops and old book shops. And in addition to this, there are also open-air sculptures by contemporary artists like Dalí, Chillida, Koons, Bourgeois or Kapoor, in an area where signature architecture (from Gehry to Calatrava, not forgetting Siza, Moneo, Pelli, Soriano, Ferrater or Isozaki) rounds off the whole setting.

Zure estilora † A tu estilo

turismoa.sopela.eus 94 406 55 19

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Azkuna Zentroa Plaza Arriquibar, 4.  94 401 40 14. www.azkunazentroa.com

Until 8 May: ‘Fluxesfeverfuturesfiction’, an exhibition that talks about our society at present and something that has become essential for understanding our existence: the economy.

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Maritime Museum Ramón de la Sota, 1. 94 608 55 00. www.museomaritimobilbao.org

Until 17 July: ‘Color de hierro’ (Colour of iron), a series of three exhibitions that allow you to discover the banks of the estuary or ría of Bilbao and the doors to the coast with a very personal touch. Antonio Aldama, José Abel and Enrike Zubia impregnate their work with the colour of iron to reveal a surprising vision of the industrial and maritime Biscay. This

particular journey is determined by the fact that iron is a material that changes colour on contact with water, fire and the passing of time itself.

Until 22 May: ‘24 horas a bordo’ (24 hours on board), an exhibition of 24 photographs taken of crews participating in the last edition of the Volvo Ocean Race.

18 Arriaga Theatre Information on opening hours, reservations and discounts  Plaza del Arriaga, 1.  94 479 20 36. www.teatroarriaga.com The Arriaga Theatre, reopened in 1986, programmes dance, theatre, opera and music performances. The schedule of events planned for May and June is given below. Other concerts programmed in the Arriaga on pages 24 and 26.

'Powder her face'.

6 to 8 May:

20 to 21 May:

Very first performance of ‘Powder her face’, an opera based on a scandalous event which took place in England during the 60s, when the tabloid press made the promiscuous sex life of the Duchess of Argyll public. A production in association with the Royal Opera House and Covent Garden in London.

The flamenco dancer and choreographer María Páges, leading her company, presents ‘Yo, Carmen’, a personal reinterpretation of Meriné's much-adapted work.

12 to 14 May: ‘Bajo terapia’, a theatrical montage based on the work of Matías del Federico, adapted by the Argentine Daniel Veronese, who also assumes the role of director.

3 to 5 June: The Arriaga Theatre, in conjunction with the Bilbao Symphony Orchestra, presents Don Quijote by the National Dance Company. The 'Don Quijote' Ballet by Marius Petipa was, together with Swan Lake, one of the most popular ballets in Russia, where it was created in 1869 based on a score

by Ludwig Minkus.

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Pop the Magician.

9 to 19 June: Antonio Díaz, more widely known as Mago Pop, presents the ‘La gran ilusión’ (The Great Illusion) show, which combines humour,

28 to 30 May Based on Gioacchino Rossini's immortal opera ‘William Tell’, the La Baldufa company creates a fun and frantic adaptation of the exciting adventures of the Swiss hero, aimed at children.

tenderness, an excellent technique for handling props, a fantastic selection of music, and a very original and impressive magic communicated through the absurd.

20 EUSKALDUNA CONFERENCE CENTRE Information regarding programming, times and ticket prices  Abandoibarra, 4. 94 431 03 10 www.euskalduna.net The Euskalduna Conference Centre and Concert Hall, inaugurated in February 1999, permanently hosts the ABAO (Bilbao Friends of the Opera Association -www.abao.org) Opera and concerts of the Bilbao Symphonic Orchestra (Bilbao Orkestra Sinfonikoa-BOS. www.bilbaorkestra.com) and the Euskadi Symphonic Orchestra (OSE). www.euskadikoorkestra.es.

The schedule of events planned for May and June is given below. Other planned concerts on pages 26 y 27.

Euskadi Symphonic Orchestra.

4 May:

12 to 13 May:

Concert by the Euskadi Symphonic Orchestra with the following programme: Concerto for Violin and Orchestra, by A. Berg, and Symphony No. 4 in G Major, by G. Mahler, conducted by Jun Märkl, featuring solo performances by the soprano Zoe Nicolaidou and violinist Viviane Hagner.

Concert by the Bilbao Symphonic Orchestra with the following programme: Concerto for Piano and Orchestra No. 2 in C Minor, by S. Rachmaninov; and Symphony No. 10, Op. 93, by D. Shostakovich, conducted by Taron Traub, featuring soloist Marta Zabaleta (piano).

5 to 6 May: Concert by the Bilbao Symphonic Orchestra with the following programme: Le tombeau de Couperin,

by M. Ravel; Concerto for Harp and Orchestra Op. 25 by A. Ginastera; and Symphony No. 10 in F Sharp Major, Adagio, by G. Mahler, conducted by Arturo Tamayo, featuring soloist Xabier de Maistre (harp).

14, 15, 17, 20 and 23 May: Performance of ‘Il Barbiere di Siviglia’

by Gioachino Rossini, under the musical direction of José Miguel Pérez Sierra and stage direction of Emilio Sagi. This production is part of the ABAO (Bilbao Friends of the Opera Association) opera programme. The children's version will be performed on 15 May. 25 May: Concert by the Euskadi

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Bilbao Symphonic Orchestra.

Symphonic Orchestra with the following programme: Concerto for Violoncello and Orchestra No. 2 in G Major, Opus 126, by D. Shostakovitch, and Symphony No. 3 in F Major, Opus 90, by J. Brahms, conducted by Andrey Boreyko, featuring soloist Alban Gerhardt (violoncello).

26 to 27 May: Season finale concert by the Bilbao Symphonic Orchestra with the following programme: ‘Invitation to the Dance’, C.M. von Weber / H. Berlioz; ‘Le faune et la bergère’, by I. Stravinsky; ‘La mort de Cléopatre’, by H. Berlioz; and ‘Le Sacre du

printemps’, by I. Stravinsky, conducted

by Erik Nielsen, featuring the soloist mezzosoprano Tanja Ariane Baumgartner.

15 June: Concert by the Euskadi Symphonic Orchestra with the following programme: ... laino argidun artean...,

by I. Estrada (played for the very first time at the request of the Euskadi Symphonic Orchestra); Serenade, by L. Bernstein; and Symphony No. 5 in B Flat Major, Opus 100, by S. Prokofiev, conducted by Juraj Valcuha, featuring soloist Jennifer Koh (violin).

22 scene guide Scene guide with some of the most stand-out concerts in the cultural programming of the Bilbao metropolitan area.

Noites de Fado 4 and 18 May, and 1 and 15 June.

Sala BBK. Gran Vía, 19-21.  94 405 88 24. www.salabbk.es

The ‘Noites de Fado’ season

of evening concerts dedicated to Portuguese fados, includes performances by Deolinda (4 May), Celeste Rodrigues (18 May), Aldina Duarte (1 June) and Camane (15 June).

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Malú 6 May Bilbao Arena. Askatasuna, 13.  94 601 04 11

As part of her ‘Caos Tour’, the singer from Madrid gives a concert in which she will perform her greatest hits and present the new songs from her latest album.

Musiketan 8 may Sala BBK. Gran Vía, 19-21.  94 405 88 24. www.salabbk.es

Eliza Carthy & Saul Rose perform in the Musiketan season, which encompasses musical styles such as folk, rock, jazz, blues and ethnic music.

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family rock 14 may Campos Elíseos Theatre. Bertendona, 3 bis.  94 443 86 10/41 www.teatrocampos.com

A rock concert for parents and

Buika 15 may Arriaga Theatre. Plaza Arriaga, 1.  94 416 35 33. www.teatroarriaga.com

Jazz Concerts 11 May and 3 June Sala BBK. Gran Vía, 19-21.  94 405 88 24. www.salabbk.es

Albert Sanz, one of the strongest examples of jazz in Spain (11 May), and the Guinean Sekou Kouyate, a virtuoso of the Kora and inventor of the electric Kora (3 June), perform as part of the ‘Jazz Mes a Mes’ season.

children, where everyone can sing along and dance to songs like ‘We will rock you’ (Queen) and ‘Satisfaction’ (Rolling Stones).

Minimum recommended age: 3 years.

Concert by Buika, composer, music producer and poet, considered a star of World Music, Jazz, Flamenco and contemporary fusion.

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Il Divo 8 junie Bizkaia Arena. Ronda de Azkue, 1.  94 404 00 00 bizkaiaarena.bilbaoexhibitioncentre.com

Manuel Carrasco 28 may Euskalduna Conference Centre Abandoibarra, 4.

Carlos, Urs, David and Sebastien, members of Il Divo, perform songs from their new album and their greatest hits, as part of their ‘Amor & Pasión’ tour. .

 94 431 03 10. www.euskalduna.net

The Andalusian singer songwriter presents a concert of the songs from his latest album ‘Bailar el Viento’.

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Santiago Auserón & BOS 22 de junio Arriaga Theatre. Plaza Arriaga, 1.  94 416 35 33. www.teatroarriaga.com

Bertín Osborne 23 june Euskalduna Conference Centre Abandoibarra, 4.  94 431 03 10. www.euskalduna.net

The Arriaga Theatre and the Bilbao Symphony Orchestra present Vagamundo, a symphony concert of the songs of Santiago Auserón, ex member of the band Radio Futura.

Concert by the singer and presenter as part of his ‘Crooner’ tour, where he will perform the songs from his latest album, together with other hits from his career.

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Andrés Calamaro 24 june Euskalduna Conference Centre Abandoibarra, 4.  94 431 03 10. www.euskalduna.net

The Argentinian singer and composer presents an acoustic concert of his latest album, Romaphonic Sessions, recorded in collaboration with the pianist Germán Wiedemer.

This performance is part of the ‘Licencia para matar’ tour.

Scorpions 30 june Bilbao Arena. Askatasuna, 13.  94 601 04 11

Concert by the legendary German hard rock and heavy metal band who

are celebrating 50 years together.

Accompanied by the Swedish band Sabaton, they return to discharge their characteristic power metal full of epic metal hymns, memorable choruses and unrivalled solos.

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Trade Fair Calendar 5 to 8 May: Second-hand Vehicle Fair.

6 to 8 May: Expovacaciones.

30 May to 4 June: ● 29th BIEMH. International Machine Tool Exhibition ● ADDIT 3D. First Trade Show on Additive and 3D Manufacturing

The activity will take place in the facilities of the Bilbao Exhibition Centre in Barakaldo Ronda de Azkue, 1. Apdo. 468.  94 404 00 00. www.bilbaoexhibitioncentre.com

Conference Calendar 5 May: Welcome 2016: ‘The Travel Professional No Conference’.

5 to 6 May: CESAB Material Handling Spain.

5 to 7 May: ● IWORDD: International Workshop on Reading and Developmental Dyslexia. ● XIV National Congress of the General Council of Procurators.

10 to 13 May: 28th European Network of Forensic Science Institutes (ENFSI).

19 to 22 May: 33rd Congress of the Spanish Society of Medical Radiology (SERAM).

20 to 21 May: National ASECMA (Spanish Association of Major Ambulatory Surgery) Symposium.

26 to 28 May: Paediatric Orthopaedics Congress.

1 to 4 June: I Ibero-American Congress on Neuropsychology.

2 to 4 June: Ibero-American Festival of Advertising Communications - El Sol Festival 8 to 10 June: XXVI Congress of the Spanish Society of Plastic, Ocular and Orbital Surgery.

21 to 24 June: Odyssey 2016 International Conference: 10th The Speaker and Language Recognition Workshop.

23 to 25 June: SETS (Spanish Society of Blood Transfusion and Cellular Therapy) Congress.

30 June to 2 July: XXX International Conference of AELFA-IF (Spanish Association of Speech Therapy, Phoniatrics and Audiology and Ibero-American

Further information from the Bilbao Convention Bureau - BILBAOTURISMO  94 479 57 70. www.bilbaoturismo.net

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Get running...

You hear the word runners and almost immediately think of international events like the New York Marathon, in which almost 50,000 people participate each year (weather permitting). But there are much bigger events, such as the London Marathon and some of the Barcelona races, where numbers up to 100,000 aren’t unheard of. At present, more than 12,000 people participate in the Bilbao

race but, according to the latest study by Brooks brand trainers, which knows about these things, in five or six years this figure could reach 30,000. This is the number of runners usually found in a city of this size. There will be events all year round. Bilbao and the northern area are at 35% of their true capacity for runners, which means that here this boom has only just begun, and you really can tell.

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Runners can be spotted any day of the week. Although there's still a way to go to reach Anglo-Saxon numbers. As Unai SĂĄenz de la Fuente, athlete and owner of the shop Running Bilbao, explains, running in countries like England is an old habit. It's tied to a hobby, but also to a way of life, like running to and from work. Bilbao's residents discovered it relatively recently but there is already a running frenzy, helped by the city's urban development, which led to the rediscovery of many routes that run right beside the river. Athletes were

running there when there were only factories, and now it’s even more agreeable.

A popular run is through Abandoibarra to take the route that links Bilbao and Portugalete, from the Old Quarter to the Transporter Bridge; other circuits are Zorrozaurre, still very industrial, and the route running upriver from El Arenal to the La PeĂąa district.

However, there are also those who prefer to run in the mountains around the city, Pagasarri, Kobetas or Artxanda.

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How and where to run

com) and Beer Runners (beerrunners. es), both linked to a particular brand

There are several running clubs in

of beer (after running they partake in

Bilbao, some are initiatives organised

one of their great pleasures, enjoying

by private gyms –for which you have to

a glass of beer and a pintxo). Meeting

be a gym member– but there are also

up with them is as easy as visiting their

those run by enthusiasts who welcome

blogs and completing a form or simply

visitors with open arms. Two examples

turning up at one of their regular get-

of the latter are La Salve (lasalvebilbao.

togethers.

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Running Bilbao

along gets a free t-shirt).

(Ercilla, 7. 94 421 88 68.

It's not unusual to find groups

runningbilbao@gmail.com) is

of thirty or forty people. These

different: every tourist who is also

runners meet informally every

a keen runner should know that

Tuesday at 20:15, and at 08:30 on

this is the place where you can

weekends. If there’s a race nearby

find everything from running shoes

(in Bilbao at this time of year, the

to advice, and in passing join them

diary is empty), then that's where

on a run (everyone who goes

they go.

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Race Calendar 7 may: Runnity Xtreme Urban Race Bilbao 2016. This is a 9 km race, with 25 obstacles. The race gets underway at 16:00.

15 may: Martín Fiz Marathon in VitoriaGasteiz. This event is almost 42 km. However, there’s also a half marathon and a fun run. All three races start at 09:00.

22 may: Donostia-San Sebastián Half Marathon. The long distance race is 21.097 km, and there is also a short distance race of a little over 10 km. Both start at 10:00.

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36 KNOWING BIZKAIA

Txakolibus + BeerBus The TxakoliBus that follows a route around the wineries of the Biscay province of Uribe is something you shouldn’t let pass you by.

Firstly, because the route through these wine making surroundings allows you to enjoy a day of wine tourism that leaves nothing out, from the tasting of the product to the visit to the vines, accompanied

by professional guides and the vineyard owners themselves.

Secondly, it allows visitors to enjoy wine and food without the inconvenience of having to rely on their own vehicles. Thirdly, there are panoramic trips around some of the most characteristic municipalities of Biscay. As the name suggests, the Txakolibus,

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an initiative that came out of the ‘Euskadi Gastronomika’ tourist product club brand, in collaboration with the Rioja Alavesa Wine Tour and its ‘Enobus’, brings together knowledge of the local txakoli wine and bus tours around the areas where it is produced.

This year has seen the introduction of the BeerBus, a similar proposal to the former, whose objective is to spread knowledge about craft beer producers in the province. In this

way, one Saturday a month from May to October, beer and txakoli take turns as the protagonists of unmissable excursions. Prices for these trips vary between 12 and 28 euros, depending on the point of departure, and discounts for young people and over those over 65.

Departures are from Moyua square in Bilbao at 09:30, and from Munguia Town Hall at 09:50. The bus returns to the points of origin at 18:00.

Further information at www.uribe.eu.

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TxakoliBus-BeerBus calendar for May and June

they make a txakoli endorsed in recent years by international awards from names such as Decanter and Bacchus. The trip is completed with

21 may: The TxakoliBus takes

lunch in Bakio.

visitors to the town of Larrabetzu, to continue on to the Magalarte

18 junE: The BeerBus goes

Lezama Txakolina winery and

through the town of Arrieta and

vineyards, situated, as the name

transfers visitors to Zamudio and

suggests, in Lezama. It is, as is the

the facilities of Urban Beer, a

case for the majority in Biscay, a

producer of craft beers that only

family winery, with five generations

uses ingredients for the flavour

dedicated to making txakoli, a

of the beer, focusing primarily on

wine made with modern facilities

quality. The next stop on the trip

and techniques. The tasting of a

is Etxeandia Garardauak, craft

variety of txakolis, together with

brewers located in Urduliz with

some accompanying quality nibbles,

products that include pumpkin,

complete the first stop-off, which

blackberry, wheat and liquorice

is followed by a visit to the Ados

beers. The final stop on this

Basarte winery, in Bakio. In these

remarkably beer-oriented trip is for

privileged coastal surroundings,

lunch in Sopela or Berango.

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40 SHOPPING

A woman of the times MAX&Co. is a contemporary international Italian firm that pays special attention to researching new fabrics and the details of the clothing. The collection is vibrant, chic and contemporary. In other words, it's a complete wardrobe,

carefully tailored and inspired by the spirit of women's natural femininity throughout the ages.

The newest and most dynamic firm of the Max Mara Fashion Group has opened a 120-square metre boutique right in the centre of Bilbao. The store is inspired by the rooms of a cosy apartment in Milan, and has been specifically designed to offer women a very enjoyable shopping experience,

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with comfortable armchairs, small tables, rugs, fresh flowers and magazines, warm, relaxing lighting, and a range of subtle colours that transmit a sensation of well-being and serenity.

For Spring-Summer 2016, MAX&Co.'s new campaign features the international style icon Olivia Palermo, who will present a versatile collection of formal and casual clothing and something for

special occasions. The store also has shoes designed by Martina Grasselli, a capsule collection that reinterprets the season's It shoes with two exclusive models: the iconic derby and the flat platform sandal.

Max&Co.

Rodríguez Arias, 4, entrance next to Elcano  94 497 83 47. www.maxandco.com

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Pure silk When she started her journey, the designer Teresa Busto just sold shawls: for women from the finest quality silk, always with unique designs. No two pieces were, or are, the same. She has added pieces over time: men’s scarves and ties, hand-painted natural silk t-shirts, custom garments and wedding outfits for maids of honour and even brides. Her success has taken her to sell in the world’s only seven-star hotel, in Dubai; to have a presence in the United States and luxury goods fairs, as well as becoming the most sought-after brand for corporate gifts in a number of Basque institutions.

But she still has her workshop in Bilbao, in a ground floor premises in calle Henao, although it’s best to phone before because she makes bespoke clothes and is usually with a customer, and the work requires intimacy. Scarves and ties can be purchased in the establishment. T-shirts too. This is all under the concept of being unique and appropriate for all types of occasions.

The type of clothes that the designer likes, who thinks above all about a working, travelling woman between 45 and 65, who doesn't have time to go shopping, who wants to dress in quality, versatile clothes that don't crease. What works during the day for a business meeting is also perfect for an evening cocktail just by changing the accessories. In short, a pure silk wardrobe that many travellers value because, furthermore, it takes up little room in the suitcase.

Teresa Busto.

Henao, 16.  656 76 60 88 Opening hours: by appointment www.teresabusto.com.

shopping guide De firma arrópame A Concept Store specialising in discreet and elegant style, with international renowned brands. Fashion labels Carven, Opening Ceremony, Helmut Lang, Mackintosh, Current Elliott, BrockenBow... and collaborations with new artists. Aromas Diptyque, Santa Maria Novella and Hierbas de Ibiza.

Villarías, 5  94 425 60 76.

carolina herrera A synonym of elegance, distinction, class and style and her shop in Bilbao is a reflection of her personality.

Gran Vía, 46.  94 424 25 64

Michael kors The so-called ‘sport-luxury’ of Michael Kors features a sleek and modern shop in the very center of Bilbao.

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Persuade Shop that combines the sale of interior decoration elements with fashion from international designers. Clothes for men and women designed by brands such as Issey Miyake, Yohji Yamamoto, Balenciaga, or Dries Van Noten.

Villarías, 8.  94 423 88 64

Twin Set The Italian company is characterised by an elegant, sophisticated and very feminine style, with neutral colours and high-quality fabrics.

Gran Vía, 42.  94 699 01 09

fashion & accesories Falstaff Shop located in the centre of Bilbao. Fashion, shoes and accessories store, consolidated as a trend-setter due to the international brands it sells and the new fads it displays each season. With more than 16 years’ experience.

Colón de Larreategui, 29  94 423 35 78

Los Caprichos de Camille Charming shop where one can find fashion and accessories for women and children, original toys and Nordic style home decor items.

Colón de Larreategui, 21  946 07 14 11

Peletería YOLANDA LAESPADA Exclusive haute couture furs.

Made-to-measure, tailoring, repairs and transformations.

Gordoniz, 2 (In front of the Alhóndiga)  94 422 20 69

presents 2 eguzkilore

2b

A jewellery brand based on Basque mythology. In the past the Eguzkilore was used as symbol of protection.

Now ‘we have converted it into jewellery’.

Gran Vía, 79 y Gran Vía, 7-9 (El Corte Inglés). 94 439 94 07 www.eguzkilorejoya.com

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Located on the map. Pages 67-68

gastronomy shopping Claudio La Feria del Jamón Ham and coldcuts to take away.

Esperanza, 3  94 479 00 11 Esperanza, 18  94 479 02 87

Martina de zuricalday The oldest traditional patisserie in the Basque Country, since 1830. Every morning only natural ingredients are selected. Six generations have grown up with its unparalleled ‘bollos de mantequilla’ (cream filled bun), ‘carolinas’ (pastry tart topped with a meringue and chocolate whip) and ‘pasteles de arroz’

(a kind of custard tart), and now trust it for the celebration of the most special events. Tradition, craft and quality.

Rodríguez Arias, 48 94 442 36 76.

Ercilla, 43. 94 443 57 96 Plaza San José, 3. 94 424 13 46.

Doctor Areilza, 38 94 427 18 88 www.martinazuricalday.com

3 Original tea

3A 2b

At Original Tea you will find more than 140 varieties of tea from around the world and relaxing and digestive infusions, along with all kinds of accessories from the world of tea to prepare your favourite infusion. If you want to surprise somebody, we can prepare the perfect, made-to-measure present.

Correo, 7  94 416 33 63 Rodríguez Arias, 55  94 441 28 04 www.originaltea.es

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Shucks! Oysters!

Utah beach, Dutch flat, Guillardeau, Cantabrian supreme, Fine de Claire, Marseillan, Galician Supreme. Flat or concave? El Puertito knows about all types of oysters, because that’s what we’re talking about and that’s what’s on offer in this establishment that dedicated itself to showing enthusiasts of pintxos and good wines that oyster eating isn’t a luxury, or to be reserved for special occasions. But it doesn’t stop there: apart from the molluscs,

the establishment offers good beer and wine, good music, good atmosphere and good service with a smile every day of the year, at any time of day.

The plan is simple: enjoy oysters (there’s nothing else in this bar), which can be ordered individually and for prices between 1 euro and 4 euros per unit, depending on the origin. They come from Galicia, Asturias, France (the Guillardeau is

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considered to be the best concave in the world), Ireland and Holland (origin of the world’s best flat oysters). The fact that they can be ordered per unit, as opposed to the custom of ordering them by the half-dozen or dozen, makes it much easier to become a fan of this mollusc at any time of the day and year. They contain many vitamins and minerals, including zinc, so they’re good for the diet.

The wine list contains over twenty different whites from France,

Germany and Spain, including the Lanzarote Designation of Origin, which isn’t so easy to find on other establishments’ wine lists.

El Puertito.

Licenciado Poza, 22.

Ledesma, 17.  94 402 62 54

Open daily, from 10:00 to 22:00.

Oysters, between 1 and 4 euros per unit. www.elpuertito.es

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organic The Camelia Vegan Bar started its journey in the Old Quarter as a sushi shop, with food to go.

Its philosophy during that initial period and for this one in which it’s now a restaurant, is to offer its customers food and drink that are predominantly organic, make you feel good and, to make it tastier despite it being markedly Japanese in personality, with a mix of different cultures. To

this end on its menu, based on portions and nibbles, you can find seaweed salads and vegetable sushi, hummus, guacamole and tabbouleh-type salads based on quinoa.

Sushi is a technique, that is, it makes reference to the way of cooking, with vinegared rice complemented by other foods. La Camelia has opted for vegetables and seaweed over fish. Throughout the year they offer the possibility of enjoying it as part of their daily set menu, which for 12 euros

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includes six pieces of sushi and a portion from the menu, or two portions without sushi, and a drink.

There is a wide organic option of beverages to choose from, from beers to wines and even liquors.

They also do natural cold-pressed detox juices, meaning fruits and vegetables preserve all of their vitamins.

which can be done with a clear conscience as the packaging is biodegradable.

The eating area is compact and cosy, with room for a dozen diners, plus the bar and a large terrace in VillarĂ­as street. Everything on the menu can be ordered to go,

VillarĂ­as, 3.

La Camelia Vegan Bar.  94 611 26 12

Open daily. Monday to Friday, 10:00 to 22:00. Weekends, 11:00 to 23:00.

Set menu: 12 euros.

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Located on the map. Pages 67-68

michelin stars Azurmendi ✶✶✶

outside bilbao

Eneko Atxa’s restaurant has been awarded three Michelin stars. Haute cuisine presented in a casual format. Closed on Mondays. From Tuesday to Thursday and Sunday, it only opens at lunchtime. Friday and Saturday it opens all day. Menus from 135€. Prêt à porter: 35€ approximately.

Legina Auzoa, (Larrabetzu)  94 455 88 66

Andra mari ✶

Barrio Elexalde, 22, (Galdakao)  94 456 00 05

Etxebarri ✶

outside bilbao

One Michelin star. Creative cuisine.

Closes on Monday. Average price: 100€.

Plaza San Juan, 1 (Atxondo)  94 658 30 42

3B

One Michelin star. Imaginative cuisine. Its menu is ample and original.

Muelle Marzana, s/n  94 479 59 38

3 Nerua ✶

1A

Josean Alija’s restaurant has one Michelin star. Creative cuisine.

Average price: 80€.

Avda. Abandoibarra, 2  94 400 04 30

outside bilbao

Restaurant with one Michelin star.

Open every day. Lunch opening hours, from 1.00 pm to 3.30 pm; dinner from 8.30 pm to 10.30 pm on Friday and Saturday. Until 9.30 pm from Sunday to Thursday, in the winter. Menus from 30€.

Average à la carte price: 80€.

Barrio Boroa Caserío Garay, 11 (Amorebieta)  94 673 47 47

1 Etxanobe (P. euskalduna) ✶

Avenida Abandoibarra, 4 (Palacio Euskalduna)  94 442 10 71

2 Mina ✶

outside bilbao

Basque cuisine that combines tradition and innovation. One Michelin star. Menus from 38€.

Closed on Monday. From Sunday to Thursday, it is only open for lunch. Friday and Saturday, dinner until 11.00 pm. Average à la carte price: 70€.

BOROA ✶

special dates. Average price a la carte: 67 Euros.

1B

Restaurant belonging to the chef Fernando Canales, with a Michelin star. Closes on Sunday except on

4 Zortziko ✶

2A

Daniel García’s restaurant has one Michelin star. Closes on Sunday and Monday. Creative cuisine.

Menus from 60€. Average price: 100€.

Alda. Mazarredo, 17  94 423 97 43  94 423 63 96

5 zarate ✶

2b

This Bilbao restaurant boasts a Michelin star. Closed Mondays.

Average à la carte price: 80 €.

Special menus are available from 43 €.

Licenciado Poza, 65  94 441 65 21  665 70 75 15

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basque & d’auteur 6 Abando

Colón de Larreátegui, 12  94 424 39 23

10 La Barraca Specialised in paellas.

2A

Grilled meat and fish a speciality.

Daily set menu € 14. Average à la carte menu price € 35. T-bone steak for 2 people € 69. Open daily.

Located opposite the Ensanche car park.

Colón de Larreátegui, 31.  94 424 57 79

7 ATEA (Grupo Zortziko)

2A

Food for everybody with an excellent quality-price ratio.

Average à la carte price: between 15 and 20 Euros. Closed on Sunday evenings and all day Monday.

Paseo Uribitarte, 40.  94 400 58 69

8 doma (Silken Domine)

2A

Quality fresh market cuisine with Martín Berasategui’s hallmark.

Located on the terrace of the hotel, it has beautiful views.

Average à la carte price: 85€.

Alameda de Mazarredo, 61  94 425 33 00

2A 9 Getaria (Asador) The best fish and meat grilled over oak charcoal. Private rooms. Open on Sundays and holidays. Opening hours from 1.30 pm to 3.30 pm and from 9.00 pm to 11.30 pm. In the centre of Bilbao.

2B Y 3B

Bertendona, 6  94 415 08 18 García Salazar, 12  94 410 20 21

11 LASA

2B

Located on a pleasant pedestrian street, it has a spacious equipped terrace on which you can enjoy its cuisine, based on traditional flavours but adapted to modern times. It offers a wide range of tapas at the bar, including hot tapas. Average price: 25€.

Diputación, 3.  94 424 01 03

2A 12 Porrue

Platos de temporada con productos de la tierra. Pescados y carnes a la parrilla. Precio medio en carta: 50 euros.

Alameda Rekalde, 4.  94 423 13 13

2B 13 Rimbombín Seafood restaurant named Celebrated of the City due to its 78 years of pleasing the taste of Bilbao. Closed on Monday.

Executive menu: 16 euros. Average à la carte price: 50€. Opened on Sundays

Hurtado de Amézaga, 48.  94 421 31 60

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2B

Specialised in fish and shellfish.

Average price: 50€. Opened on Sundays

Licenciado Poza, 16.  94 421 21 29

Licenciado Poza, 27.  94 427 54 55

2B 15 Serantes II Sea­food restaurant. Average price: 50€. Opened on Sundays

Alameda Urquijo, 51  94 421 10 45

Alameda Mazarredo, 75.  94 424 89 07

Perro, 4.  94 415 02 43

18 víctor

3A

Traditional basque cuisine. Average price: 40€.

Plaza Nueva, 2.  94 415 16 78

2B

Traditional cuisine in the centre of Bilbao. Average à la carte price: 60€.

Plaza Arriquibar, 4.  94 413 36 36

urban cuisine & Pintxos 2A 20 Bistro Guggenheim Striking gastronomy, tasty and of high quality, laced with subtle touches of high cuisine. Closes on Monday, except holidays, or on the eve of a holiday. Evenings only from Thursday to Saturday.

Sampler menu: 32€ + VAT. Average price: 25-30€.

Abandoibarra, 2.  94 423 93 33

21 Brass 27

23 Claudio La Feria del Jamón 3A Ham and coldcuts to take away.

Esperanza, 9.  94 416 63 08

24 DUPLEX 2A

Specialises in traditional Basque cuisine. Cod in ‘pil-pil’ sauce, Basque-style hake, peppers stuffed with hake and king prawns, beef cutlet steak, a range of sharing dishes… Average à-la-carte price: 25€-30€.

19 Yandiola (azkuna zentroa)

3A 22 CafÉ Bar Bilbao Hot rations of calamares, fried squid, mushrooms...

Plaza Nueva, 6.  94 415 16 71

2A 16 Serantes III Sea­food restaurant. Average price: 50€. Opened on Sundays

17 urbieta

grilled with charcoal, tapas and snacks. They serve outstanding grilled octopus and scallops. They serve a set menu for: 9.50 euros.

Average price: 25€

2B

Menu with a predominance of food

2b

Casual and contemporary cuisine, with influences from countries including Peru, Mexico and Japan.

Freshly prepared pintxos, snacks and tapas. House cocktails and aperitifs.

Indautxu, 3.  94 439 25 26

25 el globo

2B

A meeting place due to its location, acclaimed bar serving tapas, earthenware-pot and sharing dishes. Air-conditioned terrace.

Diputación, 8.  94 415 42 21

26 el txoko

3A

Cocina mediterránea con toques innovadores. Menú: 10.50 euros.

Bidebarrieta, 14.  94 479 42 98

2a 27 foodoo Salads, burgers, lasagnes, sandwiches and pastas, finished off with our desserts. Open seven days a week.

Ledesma, 12.  94 423 30 01

28 hola bar

2B

Tapas during the day. Open from Monday to Thursday until 11.00 pm; from Friday to Sunday until 12.00 pm. Set menu from Monday to Friday for lunch: 9.80€. Special menus and children’s menus during the weekend.

Plaza Arriquibar, 4  94 607 14 16

2A 29 iruña Historical co­ffee. Hot and cold ‘pintxos’ (Tapas). Set menu of the day: 14€. Set menus for holidays: 17€. Small casseroles in the evenings. OPENed ON SUNDAY

Jardines de Albia, 3 94 423 70 21

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3A 30 KIOSKO BILBAO Innovative and modern cuisine.

Breakfasts, pintxos, portions, á la carte.Daily set menu €12.95.

Open 7 days a week.

Bidebarrieta, 12.  94 479 10 21

31 la granja

3A

Historical co­ffee. Closes on Sunday and holidays. It has a bar with a display of ‘pintxos’, menus and a small casserole menu. Preparation and sale of Basque corn crepes in the afternoon. Set menu of the day (from Monday to Friday): 13.75€. Set menu on Saturday: 17€.

Plaza Circular, 3.  94 423 08 13

2B 32 la mary Traditional Mediterranean cuisine with a contemporary touch. Set daily menu: 10.30€. Average price: 16-20€.

Plaza Arriquibar, 3.  94 410 77 91

33 la taberna de los mundos 2C & 2B Daily set menu €12, weekends €17.70 Portions and sandwiches (Bar and dining area)

Simón Bolívar, 17  94 441 35 23. Luchana, 1  94 416 81 81 2B 34 mugi So typical of Bilbao! Ample selection of ‘pintxos’ (tapas), great selection of wines, Iberian ham cut with a knife, snacks…

Licenciado Poza, 55.  94 441 30 16

international cuisine 2B 35 Colombo World cuisine in a sophisticated and modern setting. Average price € 25. Open daily.

Rodríguez Arias, 32.  94 439 22 45

2B 36 la florinda Food&Fusion: different cuisine and products from all over the world opened to the public.

This restaurant aims to share food from all over the world, eating one dish, perhaps based on the suggestion of the chefs.

Opened every day of the week.

Plaza Arriquibar, 4  94 607 22 18

2B 37 miu Japanese food with a Mediterranean touch. Set menu of the day: 10,95€. Average price: 18-20€.

Plaza Arriquibar, 2  94 410 86 92

2B 38 shibui Innovative Japanese cuisine, which faithfully reflects Japanese food. Ample and varied menu.

Average price: 35€.

Cardenal Gardoqui, 6.  94 679 32 04

gastronomY 55 2B 39 ribs The best ribs and hamburgers grilled over holm-oak charcoal, with the true American flavour.

Set daily menu: 10,50€.

Alameda de Rekalde, 54.  94 410 95 47

2B & 2A 40 tagliatella Italian cuisine with a large variety of fresh, or stuffed pasta and home made pizzas. Ideal for sharing.

Opened every day. Average price 20€. Takeaway food.

Cardenal Gardoki, 3.  94 415 75 94 Licenciado Poza, 55  94 427 81 81 Gran Vía, 55  94 441 96 97 Ledesma, 6  94 423 78 32

outside Bilbao  AmorebietA Gu GEu Traditional cuisine with a modern touch. Weekend set menu and sampler menu. Average à la carte price: 50€.

Barrio Enartxe, s/n.  94 673 26 50



Axpe-Atxondo

Mendi Goikoa Fish and meat. Average à la carte price: 45€.

Barrio San Juan, 33  94 682 08 33

 Bakio EnePeri Specialising in meat and fish.

Barrio San Pelayo, 89.  94 619 40 65

 DERIO Txakoli Artebakarra Outstanding cêpes in Port sauce and foie. Average à la carte price: 40€.

Ctra. Derio-Mungia, km 17  94 454 12 92 / 94 454 19 72

 Forua Baserri Maitea Traditional basque cuisine.

Barrio Atxondoa, s/n.  94 625 34 08

 Galdakao Aretxondo Executive menu: 16,30€. Aretxondo Menu and weekend menu: 35 euros.

Average à la carte price: 50€.

Barrio Elexalde, 20.  94 456 76 71

petit komité 8 exclusive tables in ‘Iraragorri Etxea’, a 15th century country house. Ideal for business meetings, friendly and romantic encounters. Average á la carte price €40 - 50 Txomin Egileor, 28.  94 436 36 01. www.iraragorri.com

 Getxo Cubita Fish. Average à la carte price: 45€.

Ctra. de la Galea, 30.  94 491 17 00

 iurreta goiuria Specializes in grilled fish and meat.

Wood-burning oven. Varied menus.

They have low-cost casseroles.

Average price: 50€.

Barrio Goiuria, 16  94 681 08 86

 KORTEZUBI Lezika Specialising in beans and fish.

Average price: 30€.

Caserío Lezika  94 625 29 75

 Loiu Aspaldiko Seasonal dishes. Average price: 35€.

Barrio Zabalueche, 155  94 453 14 21

 Mundaka Portuondo Rice with clams and charcoal grilled hake. Average price: 35€.

Barrio Portuondo, 1  94 687 60 50

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Viva México!

This Mexican tequila and mescal bar, located in Bilbao La Vieja, offers more than twenty brands of tequila and numerous mescals. It's a small, cosy place, with stone walls and wooden decoration, and adorned with various Mexican motifs that leave no doubt as to what kind of bar it is. Nobody should have any doubts, however, because the menu makes it quite clear what’s on offer.

There are distilled agave drinks, all one hundred per cent agave (no mixed tequilas here!) and there’s also mescal and sotol, the latter not so well known around here. There’s also pulque, which is obtained by the fermentation of agave, and there are some typical Mexican dishes.

La Cumbancha is for eating and drinking. Although the premises are small, you can dine if you book in advance, and you can also just have a few nibbles to accompany the tequila, with brands such as Calle 23, Jalisco, Jimador and Centenario,

and mescals such as Gusano Rojo and Alipus. Snacks available include quesadillas (wheat or corn Mexican tortillas, folded over and filled with melted cheese) tostadas de mole (‘toast’ topped with a sauce made mainly with chillies and spices) and, in summer, cerviche, raw fish cured in citrus juices, among other ingredients). Snacks can be normal or vegan, and the idea is that they are as Mexican as possible in either case.

As regards spirits, if you prefer mixed drinks, there's a good selection of cocktails which includes, for example, Tequila Sunrise: orange juice, tequila and grenadine syrup.

La Cumbancha.

San Francisco, 9. 625 38 31 08 Closed Sundays, Mondays and Tuesdays. Opens at 17:00; until 02:00 on Fridays and Saturdays.

night guide Cafe Amorino Gelateria (ice cream shop), coffees from all over the world.

Iparraguirre, 1

Bochoco Coffees and confectionery.

Henao, 13

Lamiak Coffees, teas and homemade cakes, and your best long drinks in the evenings and at night.

Pelota, 8

ozio arizona Game room.

Gran Vía, 70

SanwiCoffee

Blue Moon Coffee and breakfast during the week and lounge bar on friday and saturday evenings.

Henao, 6

Bluesville Cocktails in a medieval decor.

Telesforo Aranzadi, 1

Bowie Cocktails and good music.

Licenciado Poza, 39

Café-bar Jaime Mixed drinks with class.

Gran Vía, 86

Compañía del ron Great variety of rum and rhythm.

Máximo Aguirre, 23

Continental Classi­cal ambience bar.

Variety of coffees, teas and smoothies. full breakfast is available.

Particular de Estraunza, 3

Plaza de Euskadi (Ramón Rubial, 4)

Rock music opposite the Gu­ggenheim.

Cocktails/pub Alambique The best scene.

Alameda Urquijo, 37

Antigua cigarrería Specializes in vermouth and aperitifs.

Astarloa, 5

bernardo cafÉ bar Specializes in gin tonics and mojitos.

Gran Vía, 69

bitoque original Meticulous selection of wines and cavas.

Rodríguez Arias, 32

Crazy Horse

Avda. de las Universidades, 5

Distrito 9 Parties with famous djs.

Alameda Recalde, 18

El Corto Maltés Specializes in gin tonics.

María Díaz de Haro, 20

evidence Premium cocktail bar. Spirits and Food with Live Music.

Barreinkua, 12

Flash Ballroom dancing.

Telesforo Aranzadi, 4

Galeón Easy-listening music.

Alameda Mazarredo, 19

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Located on the map. Pages 67-68

1 gran casino bilbao

2B

More than a casino.

Alameda Urquijo 13.  94 424 00 07.

Grafit Contemporary music.

Urrutia, 1 (Plaza Indautxu)

K2 Exhibitions and good music. Tapas, sandwiches and Cocktails.

Somera, 10

La barmacia Coffee, imported beer and drinks.

Villarías, 5

la casa del bandido Quality cocktails.

Alameda Urquijo, 84

La Otxoa A popular classic.

Lersundi, 8

Mitote Cafeteria-bar in pleasant environment.

Belosticalle, 13

Memorial Large variety of combined drinks.

Ibáñez de Bilbao, 9

Nashville A lot of rhythm. Licenciado Poza, 20 Oker A classic.

Licenciado Poza

Soho Music and drinks until 6.00 am.

Rodríguez Arias, 3

la terraza del yandiola Cocktail menu and chill-out music.

Plaza Arriquibar, 4

TranvÍa Typical of Bilbao.

Simón Bolívar, 3

Twiggy Charming barmaids.

Alameda Urquijo, 35

live music / discoteques azkena Alternative concerts.

Ibáñez de Bilbao

2 BADULAKE

3B

The place where it all happens.

Performance by ‘Las Fellini’, Life Sessions and the best DJs in the city.

Hernani, 10

Café-teatro La Farándula Live music. Pérez Galdós, 13 caos club 20 years of good atmosphere.

Simón Bolívar, 10

Congreso House Music. Muelle de Uribitarte, 4 Consorcio To begin the evening.

Barrencalle Barrena, 10

Cotton Club Special atmosphere and original design.

Gregorio de la Revilla, 25.  94 410 49 51 . www.cottonclubbilbao.com

Dakar Spanish music karaoke. Heros, 13 Fever Concerts of all kinds.

Tellería, 27 (Polígono Santa Ana)

Kafe Antzokia Wide offer of concerts. Plaza San Vicente Mistyk Coffee-theatre with a lot of excitement.

Alameda Mazarredo, 21

QU&DO Non-stop

Ibáñez de Bilbao

60 SPORTS

FOOTBALL Football League 1 May: Athletic Club-RC Celta 15 May: Athletic Club-Sevilla FC The games are played in the San Mamés stadium. More information on calendar and tickets at Athletic Club central office.  94 424 08 77. www.athletic-club.net

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62 SPORTS BASKETBALL Endesa League (ACB) 1 may: Dominion Bilbao Basket-FC Barcelona Lassa.

11 may: Dominion Bilbao Basket-ICL Manresa.

22 may: Dominion Bilbao Basket-CAI Zaragoza.

The Bilbao Basket matches are played in the Sports Pavilion of the Bilbao Arena, in the Miribilla district. More information on calendar and tickets at the Club's offices (Heros, 28 - 1º izda.  94 470 06 78) or in Bilbao Basket Zona (Colón de Larreátegui, 39 - bajo). www.bilbaobasket.biz

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64 useful information BILBAOCARD

Bilbao Reservations

Bilbao Bizkaia Card is a card that integrates public transport and all cultural and leisure offerings in one place, so that the tourist can completely enjoy the visit to the city. The price of the Bilbao Bizkaia Card is 30 euros for 24 hours, 35 euros for 48 hours and 40 euros for 72 hours.

This new central reservations service is designed to accommodate the hotel demand generated at tourist information offices, as well as to promote Bilbao and its lodging.

www.bilbaobizkaiacard.com

Guided tours through Bilbao Bilbao Tourism organizes guided walking tours accompanied by a professional guide every Saturday and Sunday, with two itineraries: Ensanche and Abandoibarra, leaving at noon from the Bilbao Tourism office at Plaza Circular; and Casco Viejo, leaving at 10.00 am from the same place. Tours can be arranged by appointment for groups of more than 15 people for the desired day and time. Price per person: 4,50€.

Length: 1 hour and 30 minutes.

www.bilbaoreservas.com

Bike rental/ Guided routes Urban Bike As well as renting bicycles on special dates (Easter, summer...), they organise guided tours by bike.  94 407 73 73. www.urban-bike.es

Ohriginal Rental and routes on pedal vehicles.  688 60 81 84. www.ohriginal.net

Alquimoto This company provides rental services for bicycles, mopeds and motorcycles.

 94 479 57 60

 94 401 25 63

información@bilbaoturismo.bilbao.net

www.alquimoto.com

Information

Documentation  900 15 00 00

Consular Office Alameda Recalde, 50.  94 470 64 26

Tourism office at Airport  94 403 14 44

Citizen Information  010 ó 94 424 17 00

PolicE AND EMERGENCIES

General Information on Roads  900 12 35 05 / 112

Ertzaintza. SOS-Deiak  112 / 94 444 14 44

Consumer Information Office  94 420 49 69

Municipal Police Luis Briñas, 14.  092

Weather Service  94 453 06 660

Basque Health Service  94 410 00 00

Lost objects  94 420 49 81

Emergencies Medical Service  902 21 21 24

Customs Barroeta Aldámar, 1.  94 423 47 00 Passports-Visas-National Identity Documents Alcalde Uhagón, 6.  94 421 00 00 Ext. 215

Transport

Information on the Transport Consortium of Biscay: Metro, Bizkaibus, Bilbobus, Eusko Tren, Eusko Tran, RENFE, FEVE, Vizcaya Transporter Bridge and Artxanda railway.  901 64 06 42 Eusko Tren (ET/FV) Atxuri, 6.  902 54 32 10 Eusko Tran  902 54 32 10 www.euskotren.es/euskotran Ferrocarriles Españoles Vía Estrecha (FEVE) Bailén, 2.  94 423 22 66 RENFE Plaza Circular, 2.  902 24 02 02

Bilbao-Loiu International Airport  94 486 96 62

Metro Bilbao.  94 425 40 25

Ferry Bilbao-Porstmouth Cosme Echevarrieta, 1.  94 423 44 77

Buses Bilbobus-Bizkaibus-Airport  902 222 265

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Bilbobentura As well as canoe rental and trips, it also has a bike rental service, and guided routes through the most interesting spots in Bilbao.  660 73 49 53. www.bilbobentura.com

tourist transport Artxanda Railway Constructed in 1931 by the Swiss Van Rou Company. After the installation of the latest technical advances, today the railway travels along a 770-metre route, from Bilbao to Mount Artxanda.

service operates 24 hours a day, at 0.35 Euros a ride. The observation overpass is opened from 10.00 am to sunset. Price: Normal entry ticket: 7€; Walkway tour with audio-guide: 9€; Groups of 20+, children and OAP’s: 5,60€; Children under 5: free.

Audio-guide only: 2€.  94 480 10 12 Sightseeing bus This service is provided during holidays, long week-ends, Easter and during the summer season (July, August and September). You can find out about routes and timetables by calling.  696 42 98 48. www.busturistikoa.com

Carretera de Artxanda a Santo Domingo, 27.  94 445 49 66

Transporter Bridge The oldest transport-bridge in the world, connecting Las Arenas with Portugalete, and that was recently declared a World Heritage Site by the UNESCO World Heritage Committee. Designed by the architect Alberto Palacio, it was inaugurated in 1893, and since then has been used by 650 million people. The

Bilboats This company offers three nautical outings along the estuary on the Ibai Alai boat: Navigating around Bilbao (duration 60 minutes), Navigating to the sea (120 minutes) and You navigate (to suit customer’s requirements).

Prices range between 1€ (under 4 years of age) and 17€. The berth is located in Plaza de Pío Baroja (Pio Baroja Square). 94 642 41 57. www.bilboats.com

Garellano-Termibus Bus Terminal Gurtubay, 1.  94 439 52 05

Alquibilbo, S. L. General Eguía, 20.  94 441 20 12

Radio Taxi.  94 444 88 88

parking

Radio Taxi Bizkaia.  94 426 90 26

Parking on working days on the streets of Bilbao is ruled by a limited time system.

Radio Taxi Femade.  94 480 09 09

Underground parking lots: Arenal, Instituto-Correos, Ensanche, Indautxu, Alhóndiga, Euskalduna and Pío Baroja.

vehicles

Communications

Municipal Crane  94 420 50 98

Telegrams by phone 94 424 20 00

Inmobilized vehicles due to traffic offence  94 420 50 98

Post Office Alameda Urquijo, 19. 94 422 05 48 / 94 422 03 76

Urban Bike. Renting of bycicles and tandems Villarías, 3  94 407 73 73 www.urban-bike.es

CREDIT CARDS

Tele Taxi.  94 410 21 21

(LOSS OR THEFT) American Express  91 572 03 03

Diners Club  902 40 11 12 / 91 211 43 00 Eurocard-Mastercard: Nacional credit card 91 519 21 00 / 91 519 60 00 Foreign credit card  900 97 44 45 Visa Servired: Nacional credit card  91 519 21 00 / 91 519 60 00 Foreign credit card  900 97 12 31 4B  91 362 62 00 / 902 11 44 00 6000  91 596 53 35

foreign currency Updated exchange rate information  91 384 16 24

66 map Hotels 1

Carlton *****

Plaza Federico Moyúa, 2.

 94 416 22 00 www.hotelcarlton.es 2

G. H. Dómine Bilbao Silken *****

Alameda Mazarredo, 61.  94 425 33 00

http://silken-gran-hotel-domine.h-rez.com/ 3

López de Haro *****

Obispo Orueta, 2.  94 423 55 00

www.hotellopezdeharo.com 4

Meliá Bilbao *****

Lehendakari Leizaola, 29.

 94 428 00 00 http://es.melia.com/hoteles/espana/bilbao/ melia-bilbao/index.html 5

Abando ****

Colón de Larreátegui, 7.

 94 423 62 00 www.hotelabando.com 6

Barceló Bilbao Nervión****

Campo Volantín, 11.  94 445 47 00 7

Ercilla ****

Ercilla, 37/39.  94 470 57 00

www.hotelercilla.es 8

Gran Bilbao****

Indalecio Prieto, 1.  94 432 85 75.

www.hotelgranbilbao.com 9

NH-Villa de Bilbao ****

Sercotel Coliseo ****

Silken Indautxu ****

Bombero Etxaniz, s/n.  94 421 11 98

www.hoteles-silken.com/hotel-indautxu-bilbao 16

Mercure Bilbao Jardines de Albia ****

San Vicente, 6.  94 435 41 40

www.mercurebilbaojardinesdealbia.com 17

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Artetxe **

Ctra. Enekuri-Artxanda, km. 7.

 94 474 77 80

www.hotelarte­txe.com 24

Bilbao Jardines **

Jardines, 9.  94 479 42 10

www.hotelbilbaojardines.com 25

Bilbi **

Miribilla, 8.  94 415 28 11

www.hotelbilbi.com/castellano.html 26

Estadio **

J. A. Zunzunegui, 10.

 94 442 42 41 www.hotelestadio.net 27

Photo Zabalburu**

P. Martínez Artola, 8.

 94 443 71 00 hotelzabalburu.com 28

Vista Alegre **

Pablo Picasso, 13.

 94 443 14 50 www.hotelvistaalegre.com 29

Arriaga *

Ripa, 3.  94 423 96 77 www.hotel-ripa.com

Alameda de Urquijo, 13.

 94 679 29 31

www.hotelcoliseobilbao.com 15

Sirimiri ***

Holiday Inn Bilbao ****

Gran Vía, 87.  94 441 60 00

www.nh-hoteles.es/nh/es/hoteles/espana/

bilbao/nh-villa-de-bilbao.html 14

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Plaza Encarnación, 3 .

 94 433 07 59 www.hotelsirimiri.com

General Concha, 28.  94 443 39 37 www.ibis.com

Alameda Mazarredo, 77.  94 661 18 80 www.mirohotelbilbao.com

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Petit Palace Arana ***

Hesperia Zubialde ****

Avda. Zumalacárregui, 40.  94 412 43 00 www.holidayinn.com/hotels/us/es/bilbao/ biohi/hoteldetail

12 Miró ****

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Bidebarrieta, 2.  94 415 64 11

www.petitpalacearanabilbaohotel.com

Ribera, 3.  94 479 00 01

www.hotelarriaga.es

Camino de la Ventosa, 34.

 94 400 81 00 www.hesperia-zubialde.com 11

NH Deusto ***

Hesperia Bilbao****

Campo Volantín, 28.  94 405 11 00

www.hesperia-bilbao.com 10

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Francisco Maciá, 9.  94 476 00 06 www.nh-hoteles.es/nh/es/hoteles/espana/ bilbao/nh-deusto.html

Zenit Bilbao ****

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Ibis Bilbao * Ripa *

Edificio Santiago Apartahotel

Licenciado Poza, 12.  94 470 39 20 www.edificiosantiago.com 33

Edificio Apartamentos Atxuri

Ortutxueta, 1.  94 466 78 32 www.apartamentosatxuri.com 34

Albergue Bilbao

Ctra. Basurto-Kastrexana, 70

 94 427 00 54

http://albergue.bilbao.net This establishment is ISO 9002 certified and has 48 rooms (22 double rooms). The dining room is open to the public.

Hotel Iraragorri Etxea ***

Txomin Egileor, 28 Galdakao  94 436 36 01. www.iraragorri.com Charming hotel with 8 rooms, in a former 15th century country house that has been completely restored. It conserves all the characteristic elements of traditional Basque architecture.

Special breakfasts. Private, free parking.

Autonomía, 58.  94 410 81 08

www.zenithoteles.com 18

ilunion ***

Rodríguez Arias, 66.  94 441 31 00-32 00 19

Conde Duque Bilbao ***

Campo Volantín, 22.

 94 445 60 00

www.hotelcondeduque.com

Hotel Modus Vivendi ***

Sipiri, 32 - Sopelana.  94 676 70 77 www.hotelmodusvivendi.com Family hotel with 18 bedrooms, located in a peaceful but centrally located area of Sopelana, a coastal town with magnificent beaches, and only one step away from the metro station. Free gymnasium and sauna.